Quote by Thomas Jefferson

I have sometimes asked myself whether my country is the better for my having lived at all? I do not know that it is. I have been the instrument of doing the following things; but they would have been done by others; some of them, perhaps, a little better.

I have sometimes asked myself whether my country is the bett

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their own achievements and contributions to their country. They question whether their presence made any significant difference or if others would have accomplished those tasks in a potentially better way. The speaker acknowledges their role as an instrument for certain actions, suggesting humility and self-doubt while pondering the overall impact of their existence.

By Thomas Jefferson

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